Learning Support Assistant Level 2

Salary: Band D (NJC 7-11) Actual: £18,228 - £19,429.

Contract: Permanent, term time only plus 2 days.

Hours: 30 hours per week.  Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026 at 9am.

Start Date: As soon as your notice period allows.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you an empathetic, motivated, and skilled professional who is passionate about helping young people thrive? Do you believe every child deserves the chance to achieve their full potential — and that the right support can transform their educational journey?

If you bring patience, strong communication skills, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping students with additional needs succeed, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who is not only caring and dependable, but who brings initiative, adaptability, and a proactive approach to helping students overcome barriers to learning.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in creating an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. Working under the guidance of the SENDCO and classroom teachers, you will:

• Support students to access learning effectively and confidently across a range of subjects.

• Create and deliver targeted interventions in small groups or 1:1 settings to help students progress socially, emotionally, and academically.

• Assist in the delivery of individual learning plans and contribute to the creation of tailored strategies that meet students’ needs.

• Prepare, adapt, and personalise learning materials to ensure all students can participate fully in lessons.

• Support students during practical activities, helping to maintain a safe, supportive environment.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families, helping to create a vibrant school community where every child feels valued.

This is a rewarding role where you will genuinely see the impact of your work — every single day.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust committed to putting staff wellbeing and professional growth at the forefront. We are proud of our warm, supportive culture and are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.

Alongside a welcoming team and strong leadership support, you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.

• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.

• A collaborative, creative, and supportive staff team.

• Additional holidays linked to service.

• Eye Care.

• Annual Flu Vaccines.

• Home & Technology Scheme.

• Rewards and discounts.

• GP Online and Prescription Service.

• Your Care Wellbeing & EAP.

• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school 

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form..

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.  Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.